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BF55 VUK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,145 mi
Last recorded224,145 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 224,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 212,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 182,810 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr/osr (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 162,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 162,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,001 miles

brake pads low at front

Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 108,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 108,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,070 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BF55 VUK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 VUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF55 VUK registered?

BF55 VUK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 VUK safe to buy?

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